The Saudi national football team's camp in Jeddah has faced a series of unexpected injuries, which has disrupted the plans of head coach Hervé Renard during the ongoing preparations for the Arab Cup in Qatar 2025, scheduled for next month.

The technical troubles began early when Renard decided to exclude Muteb Al-Harbi, a player from Al-Hilal Club, after the medical report revealed that he needed a special treatment program following an injury he sustained in his last appearance with his team.

The absences did not stop there, as the coaching staff announced the next day the exclusion of Hassan Tambakti, after medical examinations revealed that he had sustained an injury to his right foot. This situation forced the player to undergo treatment and rehabilitation instead of participating in team activities.

The swift moves from Renard included calling up the duo Yasser Al-Shahrani from Al-Qadisiyah and Hassan Kach from Ittihad to compensate for the defensive shortage. They joined the camp immediately and began working with their teammates in preparation for the upcoming challenges.

At the same time, Saad Al-Mousa, the Al-Ittihad defender, is absent from the current roster due to a severe ankle injury that required surgical intervention. Additionally, Ayman Yahya, a player from Al-Nassr, has been excluded after suffering an injury to his adductor tendon, which kept him from participating in his team's recent match.

The Saudi national team is participating in a training camp in Jeddah, where they will play two strong friendly matches. The first match is against Ivory Coast on November 14 at the Al-Inma Stadium, and the second is against Algeria on November 18 at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, in order to test their readiness before the tournament.

The Renard list includes 27 players, led by Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Abdul Ilah Al-Amri, Salem Al-Dosari, Saleh Al-Shehri, and Abdul Rahman Al-Aboud, along with new faces such as Walid Al-Ahmad, Murad Hawsawi, and Sultan Mandash, who have excelled with their clubs in the recent rounds.

Renard hopes that the national team will overcome these difficult circumstances, drawing on his previous experience in crisis management. He has previously led the team to qualify for the World Cup despite injuries, and he is currently working to build a strong lineup that can compete for the Arab title in Doha.